Monday 24 February 2014

189: Castrovalva

CASTROVALVA (1982, Fifth Doctor, Nyssa, Tegan & Adric, Doctor Who TV)
This isn’t a big enough bang for a new Doctor, the threat of the Big Bang isn’t realised well, it’s slightly boring. But there’s a great surprise reveal, memorable moments, a good performance from Peter Davison (unusually), great locations, and fab music. And the idea of recursion (Castrovalva) is perfect. 5/10. 50 words.


BUY IT AT http://www.bbcshop.com/Peter-Davison/Doctor-Who-New-Beginnings-DVD/invt/bbcdvd1331
TOMORROW, Jimi and his mates are Going Underground in Wolfblood...


FUN FACT ABOUT THIS STORY: Castrovalva was erroneously named "It's Castrovlava" in a 1982 newspaper preview...

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